Sirach 33:24-26

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²⁴ At the time when you end the days of your life,
    in the hour of death, distribute your inheritance.^(A)

^25 [a]Fodder and a stick and burdens for a donkey;
    bread and discipline and work for a slave.^(B)
26 Set your slaves to work,^[b] and you will find rest;
    leave their hands idle, and they will seek liberty.